How much does a mortician make in Missouri?
$42,940a year
Median yearly pay for morticians in Missouri. That is $20.64 an hour or $3,578 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.64
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,600Median: $42,940Highest 10%: $86,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,600 | $13.75 | |
| 25th | $33,510 | $16.11 | |
| Median | $42,940 | $20.64 | |
| 75th | $59,670 | $28.69 | |
| 90th | $86,700 | $41.68 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $49,280 |
| Kansas City, MO | $46,270 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $35,450 |
| Springfield, MO | $35,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for morticians.
| 42. Nevada | $43,940 |
| 43. Montana | $43,680 |
| 44. Kentucky | $43,320 |
| 45. Missouri | $42,940 |
| 46. Arizona | $41,870 |
| 47. South Carolina | $40,020 |
| 48. Arkansas | $36,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mortician make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $20.64 ($42,940 a year).
Do morticians make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $42,940 against $55,010 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Missouri rank for mortician pay?
Missouri ranks 45 of 48 states.
Which city in Missouri pays morticians the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $49,280 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.